Bylaw for good behaviour brought in
Torrevieja town hall has approved its controversial ‘citizens coexistence’ bylaw.
It sets fines for a series of different actions which are deemed to be antisocial.
Full...
Bid to fix town planning chaos
Regional government tools to help town halls regularise the situation of illegal homes and speed up urban development projects have been presented to mayors...
Helicopter crew rescues dog
The provincial fire service’s Alfa 1 helicopter was called in to help rescue a dog which had plunged into a precipitous ravine.
Full report in...
Town to set up solar power community
One of the first energy communities in the Vega Baja area is being set up in Almoradí this year, announced the town hall.
It is...
New ‘Earth companion’ located by Alicante-led team
A second transient Earth Trojan asteroid has been identified – a space rock that shares its orbit with our planet.
A team of astronomers led...
Asset declaration process to be amended
The procedure to declare assets held outside of Spain via the notorious Modelo 720 form will be modified by the government after aspects if...
Port plan presented
A €19 million plan has been approved for the complete transformation of Torrevieja’s port.
The scheme aims to ‘remove the barrier that exists at the...
‘Spectacular’ year for employment
The job market in 2021 recovered to levels from prior to the pandemic with record employment figures not seen since before the financial crash...
Costa smuggling racket exposed
A new drug smuggling route from North Africa via the Canary Islands was discovered by the Guardia Civil when they took down a gang...
Mar Menor pollution probe heads for court
The public prosecution service is pressing charges against officials and farmers allegedly responsible for polluting the Mar Menor.
Full report in today’s Costa Blanca News
‘I am old, but I’m not an idiot’
Pressure is growing on banks to guarantee an over-the-counter service for the elderly and people who are unable to access or use online services.
The...
Pedestrian friendly town centre project unveiled
Investments in public works totalling almost €3.5 million this year have been announced by Rojales town hall.
They include resurfacing roads, replacing drinking water and...
UK to remove all restrictions for eligible vaccinated arrivals
All Covid testing requirements will be removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals to the UK from February 11, with only a Passenger Locator Form...
Roman home being readied for visitors
Excavations have begun of a Roman house at the Molinete hill in Cartagena.
The remains will be incorporated into the visit to the Roman Forum...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
